Washington

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.

1. System Information

Contact Information

Complete

Water System Name: Washington   PWSID: 04-07-010
Mailing Address:PO Box 1988
Washington, NC 27889		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Lonnie WoolardTitle:Water Resources Superintendent
Phone:252-975-9310Cell/Mobile:252-945-4912
 
Secondary Contact:Hope Woolard Phone:252-975-9332
Mailing Address:PO Box 1988
Washington, NC 27889		Cell/Mobile:252-945-5717
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 6-16 42.00 %
Cast Iron 4-16 24.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-20 23.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 4-12 11.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   84 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2024?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2024?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2024?   58
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   25 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   52
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   3.8000 Million Gallons
Has water pressure been inadequate in any part of the system since last update? Line breaks that were repaired quickly should not be included.   No
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Semi-Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, 2 Years or More
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   Yes
Does this system have a program to replace meters?   Yes
Does this system have a plumbing retrofit program?   Yes
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   No
Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Flat/Fixed
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0001 MGD   For how many connections?   1
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   Yes

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Pamlico River & Sound (15-3)91 %
Tar River (15-1)9 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Beaufort100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2024?   13,675
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No
Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 4,479 0.4450 0 0.0000
Commercial 976 0.3452 0 0.0000
Industrial 9 0.0275 0 0.0000
Institutional 144 0.1216 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.2513 MGD

Water Sales
Purchaser PWSID Average
Daily Sold
(MGD)		 Days
Used		 Contract Required to
comply with water
use restrictions?		 Pipe Size(s)
(Inches)		 Use
Type
MGD Expiration Recurring
Beaufort Co (Northside) 04-07-035 1.2916 366 1.6480 2038 Yes Yes 16 Regular
Chocowinity 04-07-025 0.0000 0 No Emergency

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases
Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)
Jan 2.9936 4.1490 May 3.4781 4.7480 Sep 3.4766 4.3050
Feb 3.1907 4.1880 Jun 4.1368 5.2780 Oct 3.3626 4.7980
Mar 2.9740 3.9980 Jul 3.4382 4.8800 Nov 3.2693 4.0800
Apr 3.2838 4.4270 Aug 3.4470 4.9190 Dec 3.2035 4.2940

Ground Water Sources
Name or Number Average Daily Withdrawal (MGD) Max Day Withdrawal (MGD) 12-Hour Supply
(MGD)		 CUA Reduction Year Offline Use Type
MGD Days Used
1 0.6477 213 1.0700 0.7500 CUA0 Regular
2 0.7359 210 1.2000 0.7500 CUA0 Regular
3 0.9508 182 1.4700 0.8000 CUA0 Regular
4 0.8961 184 1.3500 0.8000 CUA0 Regular
5 0.7027 131 1.1900 0.7500 CUA0 Regular
6 0.6813 187 1.1300 0.7500 CUA0 Regular
7 1.0696 185 1.6600 0.8000 CUA0 Regular
8 0.9654 186 1.4900 0.8000 CUA0 Regular
Ground Water Sources (continued)
Name or Number Well Depth (Feet) Casing Depth
(Feet)		 Screen Depth (Feet) Well Diameter (Inches) Pump Intake Depth (Feet) Metered?
Top Bottom
1 197 59 197 20 52 Yes
2 252 102 252 20 99 Yes
3 272 126 272 20 105 Yes
4 220 97 220 20 90 Yes
5 213 79 213 20 72 Yes
6 202 92 202 20 85 Yes
7 250 96 250 20 100 Yes
8 214 72 214 20 65 Yes
Are ground water levels monitored?   Yes, Monthly
Does this system have a wellhead protection program?   Yes
Water Purchases From Other Systems
Seller PWSID Average
Daily Purchased
(MGD)		 Days
Used		 Contract Required to
comply with water
use restrictions?		 Pipe Size(s)
(Inches)		 Use
Type
MGD Expiration Recurring
Chocowinity 04-07-025 0.0000 0 Yes No 10 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Washington WTP 5.4500 Yes Yes Castle Hayne Aquifer
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2024?  Yes
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  No
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2024?  Yes
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  No
Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years?  No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 2.8305 May 2.3967 Sep 2.9325
Feb 2.5006 Jun 2.2650 Oct 2.6562
Mar 2.9980 Jul 3.2478 Nov 2.3673
Apr 2.6311 Aug 3.5288 Dec 2.4164

How many sewer connections does this system have?   5,411
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   149
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

The City has experienced increasing flows over the past few years bringing the average flow close to 80% of capacity. Grant money was awarded to the City to complete a Preliminary Design for the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant which includes completing an Engineering Alternatives Analysis, performing a CORMIX evaluation and completing a Preliminary Design for the future Final Design Phase which would expand the plant from a capacity of 3.65 MGD to 4.95 MGD.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0020648 WWTP 3.6500 3.6500 2.5305 5.9620 Tar River Tar River (15-1)
NC0081191 WTP 0.4200 0.4200 0.2004 0.3448 Pamlico River Pamlico River & Sound (15-3)
WQ0001026 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Land Application Tar River (15-1)
WQ0019179 WWTP 0.0000 0.0000 0.0001 0.0047 Land Application Tar River (15-1)
Wastewater Interconnections
Water System PWSID Type Average Daily Amount Contract
Maximum (MGD)
MGD Days Used
Chocowinity 04-07-025 Receiving 0.1815 366 0.3040

Billing from 1/2/24 to 1/2/25

5. Planning

Projections
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 13,675 13,846 14,123 14,405 14,693 14,987
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.4450 0.4506 0.4596 0.4688 0.4781 0.4877
Commercial 0.3452 0.3495 0.3565 0.3636 0.3709 0.3783
Industrial 0.0275 0.0278 0.0284 0.0290 0.0295 0.0301
Institutional 0.1216 0.1231 0.1256 0.1281 0.1307 0.1333
System Process 0.2513 0.2544 0.2595 0.2647 0.2700 0.2754
Unaccounted-for 0.8711 0.8819 0.8996 0.9176 0.9359 0.9547
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2024 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Ground Water Supply 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000 6.2000
Service Area Demand 2.0617 2.0873 2.1292 2.1718 2.2151 2.2595
Sales 1.2916 1.6480 1.6480 1.6480 1.6480 1.6480
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 3.3533 3.7353 3.7772 3.8198 3.8631 3.9075
Demand as Percent of Supply 54% 60% 61% 62% 62% 63%

The purpose of the above chart is to show a general indication of how the long-term per capita water demand changes over time. The per capita water demand may actually be different than indicated due to seasonal populations and the accuracy of data submitted. Water systems that have calculated long-term per capita water demand based on a methodology that produces different results may submit their information in the notes field.

Your long-term water demand is 33 gallons per capita per day. What demand management practices do you plan to implement to reduce the per capita water demand (i.e. conduct regular water audits, implement a plumbing retrofit program, employ practices such as rainwater harvesting or reclaimed water)? If these practices are covered elsewhere in your plan, indicate where the practices are discussed here.    

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  No

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  

Please describe any other needs or issues regarding your water supply sources, any water system deficiencies or needed improvements (storage, treatment, etc.) or your ability to meet present and future water needs. Include both quantity and quality considerations, as well as financial, technical, managerial, permitting, and compliance issues:   

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.